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My mother passed away 4 yrs ago and she didn't have a will…

My mother passed away...

My mother passed away 4 yrs ago and she didn't have a will so I had to go thru probate to keep her house, the house is now in my name only I have a older brother that has harassed me since her passing, He signed a bond waiver can her sue me he is only entitled to a 1/4 of the house if I sell.

Lawyer's Assistant: Since estate law varies from place to place, can you tell me what state this is in?

California

Lawyer's Assistant: What documents or supporting evidence do you have?

I have the deed to the house and copies of the bond waiver he signed

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